Adornments

Scope and content:

Artifacts originally created to be worn on the human body for ornamentation. Adornment lacks the communicative aspect of objects listed in the Personal Symbols classification and is more decorative than those listed in the Personal Gear classification. This classification does not include artifacts created to adorn clothing, which are listed in Clothing Accessories.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440

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